U.S. Soccer Foundation
Emma Nelson is an accomplished professional in social impact and marketing within the sports sector, currently serving as the Director of Social Impact at Seattle Sounders FC since August 2018. With a progressive career, Emma has also held roles such as Manager of Social Impact and Account Manager for Partnership Marketing at Seattle Sounders FC. Additionally, Emma contributes as a Facilitator for the U.S. Soccer Foundation since 2019 and previously served as Manager of Marketing and Partnerships for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. Earlier experience includes positions as Development Associate and Facilitator at the U.S. Soccer Foundation and a role in Sports Marketing at Nike focused on North America Soccer. Emma obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Global Business and Marketing & Management from the University of Portland, complemented by a minor in Spanish.
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U.S. Soccer Foundation
The U.S. Soccer Foundation was established in 1994 as the major charitable arm of soccer in the United States. It is our mission to enhance, assist, and grow the sport of soccer in the United States, with a special emphasis on underserved communities. At the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we use our game as a vehicle to create positive social change in the communities where the need is greatest. We ensure that girls and boys living in underserved communities have access to evidence-based soccer programming that delivers positive health and youth development outcomes and safe places to play right in their neighborhoods. We are currently providing children in over 410 communities across the country with physical activity, nutrition education, and mentorship through our Soccer for Success program. Our Safe Places to Play program supports the development of safe places to play, grow, and learn, ensuring that children have easy and affordable access to quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development. In 2017, we launched It’s Everyone’s Game, a campaign to inspire and empower the nation to drive the change that ensures children living in underserved communities enjoy the health and youth development outcomes of the game. In partnership with communities, municipalities, and corporate partners across the country, we aim to reach one million children annually in Soccer for Success and build 1,000 safe play spaces by 2026. Together, we can translate our love of soccer into positive change that improves lives and revitalizes communities. Join the movement at itseveryonesgame.org.